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Self care is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own wellbeing and happiness”.You will often hear people say they don’t have time for self care because they are so busy with work , parenting or taking care of elderly relatives.Self care is not only about meditation or going to the gym ,it also icludes examining your priorities,setting boundaries and having a healthy sleep rituals eg going to bed earlier.Dr Groppel co-author of “The Corporate Athlete:How to Achieve Maximal Performance in Business and Life” says self care “can be exercise,creating boundaries.It’s…

5 Reasons Why September Is The Perfect Time To Meet With A Dietitian! September always brings a sense of “renewed energy” to me. Do you feel the same? Perhaps it’s the return of kids to school or the changing seasons, but there’s something comforting about routine. When I lived on the West Coast, I didn’t […] The post Why September is the new January appeared first on A Little Nutrition – Winnipeg Nutrition Dietitian + Therapy Services.

    It’s “Tasty Tuesday”, where every week we bring you new, fresh, local, healthy recipes and food tips. Find out what is in season, and what will keep you fuelled during and after your work outs! Cinco de Mayo landing on a Tasty (Taco) Tuesday?! YES PLEASE.One of the best things about this one is that most of this stuff was already in my cupboards. Fresh cilantro and limes were the only things I needed to grab.     Make Your Meal Even Healthier Tip:   Jackfruit replaced the meat that you’d be having, and the crema is nuts and…

Forget packaged snack mixes. These roasted cashews, almonds, peanuts, and pecans are tossed in a maple-chili glaze until caramelized, spicy, and crunchy. They hit the sweet-savoury spot while delivering protein and healthy fats that stabilize blood sugar between meals.This recipe was originally published in the January 2026 issue of alive magazine.

Diabetes is a lifetime disease that requires dieting, exercises and medication, while there is no cure for diabetes, you can control the sugar levels naturally by using remedies and effective control of your blood sugar levels.There are many simple and natural methods that you can use to not only stop diabetes from causing more damage but also reverse the symptoms, Since blood sugar level directly linked to heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, blindness, gangrene, stroke, and other terrible degeneration and it’s not even measured by most medical tests. The most important thing you can do to avoid such complications is by…

We all want to bounce back with a renewed sense of strength and mobility after an injury. Fortunately, treadmill training aids in injury recovery, helping us get back to our baseline. Learn how a treadmill may be your ally on the path to recovery, offering structured, low-impact exercise options tailored to your unique recovery needs. Understanding Injury Recovery Injuries in sports and fitness are common, ranging from stress fractures to sprained ankles. These injuries can negatively affect your physical capabilities and mental resilience. The body’s natural healing process requires time, rest, and strategic rehabilitation to properly mend and regain strength.…

Alex & SonjaHi there! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of two cookbooks, busy parents, and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share simple, seasonal recipes and the joy of cooking. We now offer thousands of original recipes, cooking tips, and meal planning ideas—all written and photographed by the two of us (and tested on our kids!).

In the NFL postseason games are more difficult to predict because so much is on the line and the losing team always goes home for the season. With that said, I picked just one game correct in the divisional playoff round. The teams that did advance probably is a good thing for the league because the four best teams all season are in the league championship games. With my picks, several games could have actually gone the other way and if they had, I would perhaps had a few additional picks that were correct. Before I make my picks for…

Ever hit the gym feeling like a superhero… until your energy crashes halfway through your squats? Yes, what you eat before your workout can make or break your performance, whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or simply avoiding dizziness during deadlifts. This isn’t about choking down a protein shake and calling it a day. This is your pre-workout nutrition blueprint—backed by science, tested in sweat, and made for real-life lifters, runners, spinners, and first-time gym-goers. Let’s break it down: what to eat, when to eat it, and how to feel awesome every time you train. Why Pre-Workout Fuel…

While it’s true we’re living in an increasingly stressful world, in this article we’ll shed light on ways to understand how stress affects us and then suggest some approaches to cope with or even reduce stress. Our world is getting more stressful, with most of us having increasing responsibilities or pressures such as studying at school or university, keeping up with complex demands at work, or caring for children or ageing parents. On top of this, there are unique global events that are making daily life for many Australians much more stressful. War in Europe has led to a once-in-a-generation rise…